The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-06
GRAND MUSICAL TRIUMPH.
THE FESTIVAL AUSPICI0USLY
OPENED LAST NIGHT.
An Attrae tiOn that should FIJI the
Theater 90 OOvernOwtnE-The
Last Chance.

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the Theater last night before an audi
ence by no means as large as the en-
tertsinment merited. 1t numbered
several hundrea people, however, and
from the most cultured and refined
ranks. The programme was as fol-
lows:
0verture-"Muette de Portice" .Auber
Arnold's Orchestra.
Sextette from Lucia" a"................. Donizetti
Mrs. Latta, Miss Ebeler, Messrs Hunter.
KnowltOn, seward and J. Griffith
La aRartenEA.................. lam burell0
Mrs. Carnes and Mrs. Mausford.
0verture-"Jubel'... '............C. M. Won Weber
ArnOld's Orchestra.
Finland Love Song. ...... ...."....J. Mosenthal
Ryan.
Andante and Variazione of 46-2 Pianos.
Miss Carrie NJ. Keating and Mr.. Emile
Levy.
se5snats I from Don Pasaualc S. POnizstti
and Messrs. Knowlton and Ryan.
ConcurenEen-"Valse ............... Strauss
Arnold's Orchestra.
Part III.
GOLDEN LEGEND.
DRAMATIs PERsONR.
P3sc Henry Of Ho6ensofMr. Il T. CafH6s g. g.
Hutton.
Lucifer fer........-....r.."".. Mr.. J, II. Griffith
Friar Paul......... .....-.Mr. +. Y. Anderson
The statement may be considered
broad and sweeping, but Memphis has
never enjoyed more genuine treat
from amateurs. Interest was firmly
from first to last. The
overture by the orchestra OF twenty
two pieces thoroughly aroused the
audience, and sharp aned their musical
for the superb selections to
follow. The sextette has been heard
here on mroe than one previous oc-
cssion, but the gifted vocalists
to whom 1t was intrusted last
night allowed none of its
charms to lapguish. Mrs. Carnes and
Mrs.' Mansfofd executed their num-
Der in ia ultless style, and it was one
which required cultivation of high
order. The Finland Love Song"
superb composition for a quartette of
male voices, was exquisitely rendered
The most brilliant number of the first
part, however, was developed in the
piano duet by Miss Carrie Heating and
Pref. Levy. The careful training
and conscientious study of the young
lady was disp aged in the most skill
full manner. aud evoked a storm of
applause. For her delightful addi-
ton tc the entertainment admiring
friends bestowed a number of lovely
floral tributes. The Serenata from
Don PGsqaate, light but captivating
quintette, gained prolonged applause,
and deservedly so. The orchestra
closed the first part with an
exquisite waltz composition, and
after a brief intermission the cur
tain went up for the feature of
the evening. An outline of the cele-
brated work has been published from
time to time, and limited space pre-
vents complete review. To be ap-
preciated thoroughly, it must be heard.
The argument in brief is this: "Prince
Henry of Hoheneck" is afflicted with
q malsdy that bsffl 20 the skill of the
learned physicians OF his country.
''Lucifer," by means of in
finite cunning and Intrigue,
learns of the sffl ctior,
and visits the Plincs in the guise of
physician. He learns the prescription
given by the Salem fraternity, which
was "the blood that flows from a
maiden's veins, who of her own free
will shall die and give her life as the
price of thine" Telling him to cast
1t aside, he induces the invalid to
swallow a horrible concoction,
which fires his blood. In the
meantime, Elsie, pious maiden, who
feels from intuition that her death
could result in the life and happiness
of another, learns the situation and
insists upon the sacrifice. The Prince
falls desperately in love with her, and
calls upon the attending spirits to
reecue her from the clutches of Luci-
fer, who has taken the first steps to-
ward carrying out the maideR's
desire, they respond with
success, the evil genius is thwarted
in his designs, the Prince
RECEIVERS, and the two are happy in
each others love. This beautiful SEN
timent is set to appropriate music, aud
ones Of the most brilliant
oratorios of the age. Il was faultlessly
executed last night by the Choral So.
ciety and superb orchestra under the
leadership of Prof. Levy, and
afforded unbCunded pleasure.
When first presented in Gin
cinnati, the large Music Hall was
packed with enthusiastic auditors, and
this should by all means be its history
here. 1t will be repeated tonight,
with Mrs. Levi Joy as "E'sie" and
Mr.. James F. Ryan as "Friar Paul"
Were its real merits known to the
people of the city the tbeater would
not contain those determined to enjoy
its beauties.
The members OF the Choral So.
ciety, aside from last nights cast, are
as follows: Mesdanes w. A. Gage, r.
M. Mansford, Levi Joy, T. A. Lamb, q.
D. Raine, E. P, Miller, Ralph Semmes
and s. ]. Latia, Misses Sallie Wood
ward, Emma Prake, Jennie Camp, EN-
lily Ebeler, Marie HizIeld, Anna Tay-
lor, Matte Boyd and Hattie Nowlsnd,
Messrs G. d. Hutton, H. A. Hunter,
G. L. Riopelle, G. L. Castner, W. A.
Gage, P. O. Knowlton, F. D. Seward,
A. Green, James Ryan, Charles Grit
fifth, J. L. Karr and z. s. Jordan.
The usher5 were Messrs. ]. A. Aus.
tin, A. B. Good oar, Charles T. Dobb,
P. r Cousins, W. M. Sneed, Levi Joy,
jr., Walter Good nan, J. E. Morgan.
The DeIightIuI LtSuid Laxative.
Syrup OF Figs is most agreeable